Construction of the Simultaneous Engineering Centre in Wolfsburg begins

23-Sep-99

Introduction:

Representatives from Volkswagen AG, the city of Wolfsburg and Wolfsburg AG get construction of the Simultaneous Engineering (SE) Centre in Wolfsburg underway at a ground-breaking ceremony. The development centre completed in August 2000 is the first construction project of Wolfsburg AG, a joint venture set up by the Group and the city. The 8,200 square metre complex houses offices, conference and presentation rooms and workshops. With the SE Centre, Volkswagen AG intensifies its efforts to attract suppliers to locate in Wolfsburg. For the Group, bringing together technological know-how under one roof optimises many development processes, as information routes are shortened and work processes can be continuously improved